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Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka
Have you heard about Hamana Kalili? If you’ve ever seen the Hawaiian shaka sign where you put out your thumb and pinky finger, curl your middle three fingers and wave your hand, then you’ll enjoy this story about a great but humble man connected to one of the most recognized ‘waves’ in the world!
Carvers of Polynesia: Fulfilling the Center’s Mission
The members of the Carver’s team include full-time and student employees plus support from some of the most recognized master carvers in the Polynesian world. Together they work to preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of Polynesia.
Working at the Polynesian Cultural Center
We are proud to share an article by Brooke Bruryn, a student from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, where she shared the thoughts and experiences of three student workers from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and how working at the Center enriches their lives and builds their work experiences.
Carvers of Polynesia: Blessed with abundance
Welcome to “Carvers of Polynesia, Part I” where we visit the carvers’ work area at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii to learn more about the wood they use to create their Polynesian masterpieces.
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13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii
It can be challenging to plan vacations for kids. We gladly offer activites to entertain and educate your little ones at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
2019 inductees enshrined in Polynesian Football Hall of Fame at PCC
“There’s no question Polynesians have had a big impact on pro football,” Sikahema said. “But these honors are also completely different because we celebrate our culture and our heritage. That’s what makes being in the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame so special and unique.”
Tua Tagovailoa honors his Polynesian roots at 2018 College Football Player of the Year event
““The thing that has helped me, and I would say this to any Polynesian family, is honor your parents. That’s my biggest advice. Your parents are your first teachers, and I definitely believe that when you honor them, God honors you as well.”
PCC, PFHOF to honor Class of 2019
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019 will be honored at the Polynesian Cultural Center on January 19, 2019
Women now have their own division at the 2019 World Fireknife Championship
Delsa Atoa Moe (PCC Vice President of Cultural Affairs) said the women’s open division will kick off the entire PCC World Fireknife Championship event on the evening of May 8, 2019, in the Samoan Village. Interestingly, the Center’s very first World Fireknife Championship event and several since have also been held in the Samoan Village.
Poke as it’s meant to be: simple, fresh, full of aloha
“…the true measurement is how much love you put into it…once you put your soul into this simple recipe, you will know what it needs.”
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